They have toured with such notable bands as: The Acacia Strain, Architects, Bleeding Through, Comeback Kid, Counterparts, Every Time I Die, For Today, The Ghost Inside, Norma Jean, Stick to Your Guns, and Underoath. They were featured on the All Stars Tour in 2012 and 2013, as well as playing on the Warped Tour in 2014.
Current members:
Drew York - vocals
Tom Williams - guitar
Anthony Altamura - bass
Craig Reynolds - drums
Discography:
2001 - People Over Profit
2003 - Audio Prozac
2005 - Our Oceania
2008 - Villains
2009 - Make Your Own History
2011 - Rising Sun
2013 - Anonymous
2015 - Subliminal Criminals
2017 - Only Death Is Real
2019 - Internal Atomics
Damien
Stray from the Path Lyrics
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Picture perfect world, I picture violence in disguise
I'll save my breath for something real as you look towards the sky
Pray forgiveness this Ends tonight
I've been awake for 40 days and 40 nights and I just can't stop dreaming
I've been awake for 40 days and 40 nights and I just can't stop dreaming
Restless I found your weakness
I can tell that you have been under his control
Making subtle movements being oppressed inside your home
Wearing this mask to hide yourself from the world
Falling short, pray forgiveness
I am a demon so deliver me from this
From this, I'm in
I am a demon so deliver me from this
From this, I'm in
From this moment on, I see a world shattered and cold
I see the problems, I see the broken homes
And it's all starting to get old
All this good news is bad news just waiting to unfold
And it's all starting to get old
All this good news is so old
I'm not listening
We're not listening
I'm not listening
We're not listening
We all will die alone
I've been awake for 40 days and 40 nights and I just can't stop dreaming
I've been awake for 40 days and 40 nights and I'm so
Restless I found your weakness
Restless I found your weakness
I am a demon so deliver me from this
I am a demon so deliver me
From this very moment
From this very moment
I am a demon so deliver me from this
I see the problems
I see the broken homes
Restless, I found your weakness
The lyrics to "Damien" by Stray from the Path convey a feeling of frustration and disillusionment with the world we live in. The singer questions the authority of those who claim to want to save him, asking "what gives you the right?" He sees through the facade of the picture-perfect world that is presented to him and can sense the violence and oppression lurking beneath the surface.
The singer seems to be going through a period of intense wakefulness and dreaming, unable to escape the reality of the world around him. He has discovered the weakness of those around him who are under the control of external forces, wearing masks to hide themselves from the truth. The lyrics suggest a desire to be delivered from this world, and to see a new reality free from the brokenness and problems that surround us.
Overall, "Damien" appears to be a plea for authenticity and truth in a world that is full of superficiality and deception. The singer sees through the lies and is restless for change, even if it means embracing his own inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
What gives you the right to think that you can come and save me?
Why do you believe you have the authority to rescue me?
Picture perfect world, I picture violence in disguise
Although societies may seem idyllic on the surface, I imagine they can conceal injustices and brutality.
I'll save my breath for something real as you look towards the sky
Rather than wasting words on pointless gestures, I'll preserve my breath for something meaningful while you hope for divine intervention.
Pray forgiveness this Ends tonight
Apologize and conclude this tonight.
I've been awake for 40 days and 40 nights and I just can't stop dreaming
I've been insomniac for an extended period of time, and my mind won't stop imagining.
Restless I found your weakness
I noticed your vulnerability, which made me uncomfortable.
I can tell that you have been under his control
I can sense that you've been subjugated by someone or something.
Making subtle movements being oppressed inside your home
You're forced to move discreetly around your house because you're persecuted within it.
Wearing this mask to hide yourself from the world
You conceal your true self from the world by wearing a mask.
Falling short, pray forgiveness
You may have fallen short, so pray for forgiveness.
I am a demon so deliver me from this
I'm tormented by my sins and need salvation.
From this, I'm in
I'm immersed in this, and it's causing me great distress.
From this moment on, I see a world shattered and cold
From now on, I perceive the world as bleak and fragmented.
I see the problems, I see the broken homes
I'm aware of the difficulties and the shattered households.
And it's all starting to get old
This is becoming tiresome.
All this good news is bad news just waiting to unfold
The positive news is only a prelude to negative developments.
We all will die alone
Everyone perishes without companionship or assistance.
I'm not listening
I'm ignoring you.
We're not listening
We're not taking notice.
I've been awake for 40 days and 40 nights and I'm so
I've been up for 40 days and 40 nights, and now I'm extremely
I am a demon so deliver me from this very moment
From this point forward, please save me from my predicament.
I see the problems
I comprehend the issues.
I see the broken homes
I observe the homes that are in a state of disarray.
Restless, I found your weakness
I discovered your vulnerability when I was agitated.
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Andrew Dijorio, Tom Williams, Dan Bourke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheMassaCreature
Thank you Sumerian for uploading all these tracks for us. You're the best label in the entire world, and there's nothing I'd rather do than see your bands in concert and show my support. Stray From The Path is so fucking sexy. Totally underrated band. They need their own headlining tour.
@rayandjeny
This is such a sick song live i seen them play with times of grace, underoath, and letlive they all are so epic!!!!!!
@foofightersforever18
ive been listening to this band for almost a year seen them live once and these lyrics to this song are amazing. The way they worded the lyrics is extremewly intelligent and clever Love this fucking band!!
@Atwafe
Brilliant live band, really get the crowd going, they're great! :)
@RylanFlautzinator
I really like these guys, I've noticed alot of subtle 90's Deftones and Rage Against The Machine influences. Definitely something music has been lacking in recent days.
@wastedspace4878
I've seen this performed live in a living room and death before dishonor followed them. BEST SHOW EVER!!
@2000Doriyas
What gives you the right to think that you can come and save me? Goddamn these guys are about everything I stand for
@bethanyjane3
Seen this live last night at TGI, so good!
@randomlimit27
saw them live and thats how i heard of them. they put on a pretty intense show :)
@rkounnas
@MathewRussello Every single band on this label deserves their own headlining tour, they're all amazing.